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Automakers strive to save dealers in Europe

Automakers strive to save dealers in Europe

Strong sales of the Juke and Qashqai lifted Nissan’s average sales per dealer by 39 percent last year, the highest increase for any volume manufacturer in Europe.

EU reaches deal on 2020 auto emissions law

EU reaches deal on 2020 auto emissions law

The European Union agreed on a compromise deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new EU automobiles from 2020.

Germany leans on EU states to weaken car CO2 law

Germany leans on EU states to weaken car CO2 law

The European Commission’s proposal would reduce average fleet CO2 to 95g/km by 2020.

Senior members of the German government have warned EU member states that Germany’s automakers could scale back or scrap production plans in their countries unless they support weakened carbon emissions rules, according to diplomatic sources.

Europe plant capacity crisis to extend to 2016

audi Martorell Spain factory

In 2011, Audi started producing its Q3 SUV at sister brand Seat’s underused factory in Martorell, Spain.

Europe’s worsening car factory overcapacity is not expected to improve for at least another three years, according to analysts at IHS Automotive.

Nissan Reduces Leaf List Prices By £2500

Nissan has cut the price of its all-electric Leaf by £2500. That now means that the car can be bought for  £23,490, or £239 per month.